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ArticleSteelers vs Jets live score, updates, highlights for preseason gameAugust 21, 2026

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Notably, 2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson played sparingly. The potential appearances of Warren and Dowdle could limit his opportunities further and hurt his bid to play his way onto the 53-man roster at the end of the month.

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Johnson's roster bid threatened by limited snaps and RB depth.

The 2025 third-round pick played sparingly in the Steelers' preseason opener against Green Bay. The potential appearances of top running backs Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle against the Jets could limit his opportunities further and hurt his bid to play his way onto the 53-man roster at the end of the month.

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Johnson's lack of burst and tackle-breaking ability raises NFL concerns despite preseason carries.

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Johnson's lack of burst and tackle-breaking ability remains a real concern.

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Sean Tucker Kaleb Johnson Trey Benson Maybe James Conner All names that can ruin your favorite handcuff when/if they are released (and are healthy) M...

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Iowa RB mentioned as potential cut candidate who could be signed by Raiders. Community notes he 'seems like cut candidate.' Speculation only.

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Johnson's touches jumped to 12 vs. Jets, but special teams absence clouds roster outlook.

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Johnson's 12-touch workload vs. Jets offset by special teams absence concerns.

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